Waiting for #2?

I am so excited that so many are having their 2nd or 3rd baby on the board. I was telling my dh and he said that I was the only one who was waiting. I think that we are being smart to wait a little longer before we have our second child. He is in school right now and our house could not hold a hamster it is so small.

When did everyone know when they were ready for more children, if any more at all?

I am so excited that so many are having their 2nd or 3rd baby on the board. I was telling my dh and he said that I was the only one who was waiting. I think that we are being smart to wait a little longer before we have our second child. He is in school right now and our house could not hold a hamster it is so small.

When did everyone know when they were ready for more children, if any more at all?

Hey where are you going to Nursing school? I just started as well and it has put a big damper on our baby plans ;( We'd hoped to have our kids less than three years apart and had started trying for number two about 6 months ago and have been on Clomid and everything. Hasn't happened yet, obviously and I'm thinking it is probably a good thing. I didn't realize how consuming school would be. In addition I work at two hospital maternity units (which A) makes me want a baby even more! and B) keeps me beyond busy). I already feel so guilty for not being around for my son as much as I was....and the thought of a new little one that I won't be here for is heart breaking. So we are waiting to TTC until I would be at a point where I'd give birth post graduation...which won't be until April/May 2013 :( But, I'm sure it will fly! GOod luck with school!

Hey where are you going to Nursing school? I just started as well and it has put a big damper on our baby plans ;( We'd hoped to have our kids less than three years apart and had started trying for number two about 6 months ago and have been on Clomid and everything. Hasn't happened yet, obviously and I'm thinking it is probably a good thing. I didn't realize how consuming school would be. In addition I work at two hospital maternity units (which A) makes me want a baby even more! and B) keeps me beyond busy). I already feel so guilty for not being around for my son as much as I was....and the thought of a new little one that I won't be here for is heart breaking. So we are waiting to TTC until I would be at a point where I'd give birth post graduation...which won't be until April/May 2013 :( But, I'm sure it will fly! GOod luck with school!

Yeah, I'm with you! We were going to wait until our son is three, but I thought I might be pregnant this month and had a total mental breakdown because I'm just not ready for another baby-financially, spiritually, physically, I mean I had a list of reasons to not want another baby. Anyway, I got off my antibiotics and realized that it was the medication that was making me feel all weird. So, I decided that when my period comes at the end of the month, I'm getting a Mirena! Woo hoooooo!!! Only one week left to wait.

Yeah, I'm with you! We were going to wait until our son is three, but I thought I might be pregnant this month and had a total mental breakdown because I'm just not ready for another baby-financially, spiritually, physically, I mean I had a list of reasons to not want another baby. Anyway, I got off my antibiotics and realized that it was the medication that was making me feel all weird. So, I decided that when my period comes at the end of the month, I'm getting a Mirena! Woo hoooooo!!! Only one week left to wait.

I love my Mirena!!!! I would recommend it to anyone. Take a Tylenol before you go because it was a little uncomfortable for me, but I have had mine since Atlas was 7 weeks old, and it takes the worry off. I am waiting for all of the reasons you are, plus, I honestly have nowhere to stick a kid. We are looking at purchasing a bigger home next year so we shall see.

I love my Mirena!!!! I would recommend it to anyone. Take a Tylenol before you go because it was a little uncomfortable for me, but I have had mine since Atlas was 7 weeks old, and it takes the worry off. I am waiting for all of the reasons you are, plus, I honestly have nowhere to stick a kid. We are looking at purchasing a bigger home next year so we shall see.

we just now decided that we were ready for baby #2. We were originally going to wait until the beginning of 2012 to start trying, but we are currently in a financial place for me to continue staying home a bit longer, so we figured now is the time to try for #2. It's just good timing for us, so that's how our decision was made. We'll just have to see if God is on board with our "plan". :)

we just now decided that we were ready for baby #2. We were originally going to wait until the beginning of 2012 to start trying, but we are currently in a financial place for me to continue staying home a bit longer, so we figured now is the time to try for #2. It's just good timing for us, so that's how our decision was made. We'll just have to see if God is on board with our "plan". :)

I can't wrap my head around how this happened, but I guess it WASN'T the antibiotics that was making me feel pregnant.Â It was the pregnancy.

I'm still in shock.Â A little upset (which I'm not supposed to be right?).Â Okay, a lot upset.Â I feel like I'm going to let my son down with having to split my time and energy.Â I feel like my husband is going to be even more of a disappointment in the 'fatherhood responsibility' department.Â I don't want to go through nine months of misery and depression again.Â I don't want to go through the infant stage again.Â I don't want to move.Â I don't want to have to penny pinch and struggle.Â I don't want to stay in my current job and stop looking for a new one.Â I don't want to have to cancel my girlfriends only trip to Napa in October.Â I don't want to be a stay at home mom.

But, if it was really something that I absolutely didn't want to do again, I should have gotten my Mirena sooner.Â I should not have been lurking on pregnancy and convincing myself that I wanted another child and looking at birth stories and putting off and covering my very real desire to have an only child.

Now what do I do?Â I'm going to be in denial for a little while.Â Maybe I'll go scrapbook :-)

can't... get... my... mirena...

I can't wrap my head around how this happened, but I guess it WASN'T the antibiotics that was making me feel pregnant.Â It was the pregnancy.

I'm still in shock.Â A little upset (which I'm not supposed to be right?).Â Okay, a lot upset.Â I feel like I'm going to let my son down with having to split my time and energy.Â I feel like my husband is going to be even more of a disappointment in the 'fatherhood responsibility' department.Â I don't want to go through nine months of misery and depression again.Â I don't want to go through the infant stage again.Â I don't want to move.Â I don't want to have to penny pinch and struggle.Â I don't want to stay in my current job and stop looking for a new one.Â I don't want to have to cancel my girlfriends only trip to Napa in October.Â I don't want to be a stay at home mom.

But, if it was really something that I absolutely didn't want to do again, I should have gotten my Mirena sooner.Â I should not have been lurking on pregnancy and convincing myself that I wanted another child and looking at birth stories and putting off and covering my very real desire to have an only child.

Now what do I do?Â I'm going to be in denial for a little while.Â Maybe I'll go scrapbook :-)

It is just shock. True-a big one!!! Look at all the positives. Your children will be closer in age, your body is still in tune with infant time, your oldest will be happy to help mommy, you do not have to cancel your trip, maybe just alter it. You do not have to stop looking for a new job, just get a promotion at your current one or this will give you more time to look for a career. Parents always penny pinch, we find new creative ways to do so.Once the shock wears off, you will see the blessing!!! Children don't take alot, we just think they do.Stay encouraged and you know we are here for you and in 9 months, 6 weeks, the Mirena will still be there!!!PS. The lady at the gym I work out at says that I should have mine close together so I wouldn't be working out in vain. That is one way of looking at it.

It is just shock. True-a big one!!! Look at all the positives. Your children will be closer in age, your body is still in tune with infant time, your oldest will be happy to help mommy, you do not have to cancel your trip, maybe just alter it. You do not have to stop looking for a new job, just get a promotion at your current one or this will give you more time to look for a career. Parents always penny pinch, we find new creative ways to do so.Once the shock wears off, you will see the blessing!!! Children don't take alot, we just think they do.Stay encouraged and you know we are here for you and in 9 months, 6 weeks, the Mirena will still be there!!!PS. The lady at the gym I work out at says that I should have mine close together so I wouldn't be working out in vain. That is one way of looking at it.

You don't know how badly I need that list and your support! I'm still in shock, but it's starting to sink in. I think you're right about my son being happier with it than I think he will be. He already likes to help out around the house and he loves being around the kids in daycare, so I think he may be better off in the end. At least he'll have someone to turn to who will understand when he starts complaining about his crazy parents :-)

Also, my husband keeps calling to 'check in' on me. He's pretty excited and I think he's just waiting for me to be okay with it so that he can let his full out excitement show. Of course, it's easy for him to be excited, he doesn't have to do any of the work! Anyway, it's really nice to see his reaction.

I'm still waiting to post on the November board. I don't want to make it THAT real yet!

You don't know how badly I need that list and your support! I'm still in shock, but it's starting to sink in. I think you're right about my son being happier with it than I think he will be. He already likes to help out around the house and he loves being around the kids in daycare, so I think he may be better off in the end. At least he'll have someone to turn to who will understand when he starts complaining about his crazy parents :-)

Also, my husband keeps calling to 'check in' on me. He's pretty excited and I think he's just waiting for me to be okay with it so that he can let his full out excitement show. Of course, it's easy for him to be excited, he doesn't have to do any of the work! Anyway, it's really nice to see his reaction.

I'm still waiting to post on the November board. I don't want to make it THAT real yet!

i thought we were done after my second didnt want another i was ebf and not on bc thought i was okay cuz i never got my period randomly took monthly tests to be sure i wasnt got all ready to start my diet and create a new me and tested just to sure even tho i was positive i wasnt....and i was i cried my dh was in shock my second was only 10 m and my first was 2.5...i couldnt have 3 under 4!

well i spent the better part of 7m during my pregnancy downplaying it not mentioning not enjoying it until everyone else was okay with it and i regret that lost time soooo much

now my 3rd is 2m and a little bundle of joy we couldnt be happier so know that everything will work out and enjoy it cuz you cant get it back!

just wanted to share

i thought we were done after my second didnt want another i was ebf and not on bc thought i was okay cuz i never got my period randomly took monthly tests to be sure i wasnt got all ready to start my diet and create a new me and tested just to sure even tho i was positive i wasnt....and i was i cried my dh was in shock my second was only 10 m and my first was 2.5...i couldnt have 3 under 4!

well i spent the better part of 7m during my pregnancy downplaying it not mentioning not enjoying it until everyone else was okay with it and i regret that lost time soooo much

now my 3rd is 2m and a little bundle of joy we couldnt be happier so know that everything will work out and enjoy it cuz you cant get it back!

DH and I have agreed to get both kids in school,make sure we are in our OWN place and stable and me to finish nursing school (going for my LPN), and either he gets promoted or I get a job, then We could try for another one.. we both decided that we would be having a Aug-Oct baby :)

DH and I have agreed to get both kids in school,make sure we are in our OWN place and stable and me to finish nursing school (going for my LPN), and either he gets promoted or I get a job, then We could try for another one.. we both decided that we would be having a Aug-Oct baby :)

I'm sorry didn't see this until just now. I've been taking your advice, even though I didnt' get it until just a minute ago :-)

I was really upset and shocked and disappointed, no lie, but then a student of mine got pregnant under terrible circumstances with the same due date as me. Talk about reality check! I am so blessed to be having baby number two in a loving marriage with a great older brother and all of the love and support in the world.

Now, I couldn't be more thrilled! I found out I'm having a boy and I'm so in love. I can't wait for all of the little milestones and the days and months are flying by. It is so different this time around. I'm so lucky :-)

Thanks again for your supportive words. That was really kind of you to share--especially because I know what you went through on your own journey.

All my best with your new (now not so new) LO :-)

I'm sorry didn't see this until just now. I've been taking your advice, even though I didnt' get it until just a minute ago :-)

I was really upset and shocked and disappointed, no lie, but then a student of mine got pregnant under terrible circumstances with the same due date as me. Talk about reality check! I am so blessed to be having baby number two in a loving marriage with a great older brother and all of the love and support in the world.

Now, I couldn't be more thrilled! I found out I'm having a boy and I'm so in love. I can't wait for all of the little milestones and the days and months are flying by. It is so different this time around. I'm so lucky :-)

Thanks again for your supportive words. That was really kind of you to share--especially because I know what you went through on your own journey.

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